How has that book influenced you? What did you learn from it? what philosophical thought or discussion did it spark in your head? Please go into detail if you can.
Is the main idea that we should not try to develop a philosophy on life but instead occupy ourselves with the nearest good at hand, such as work? work is good for the upkeep of a civilized community so it is a simple way to do good?
2006-06-19 07:07:37 · 3 answers · asked by discuss 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
cmon? i am asking academics and intelligent ppl, not a buncha dumbasses like the ones answering (except for one thats ok)
2006-06-24 11:02:10 · update #1
I didn't get anything philosophical from it. I just thought it was funny when we read it in High School.
"The best of all possible worlds"...
I think though it's trying to get people to be happy with what they have and not be constantly grasping for things which might not make them happy... That's not to say you shouldn't be ambitious - just that you should be happy with what you have in life instead of complaining about everything.
It's also to say you shouldn't be naive and listen solely to what other people say.
I haven't read it since 11th grade (1995-1996)so I might be wrong. I'll have to find it online and read it again.
2006-06-19 07:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by heaven25star 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the least. it is just another of those paste-on philosophies that cannot be extrapolated to make sense in the real world.
2006-06-19 07:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's the best of all possible books now isn't it?
I prefer the musical
2006-06-19 07:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋